JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The primary role of this position is to support members of the Department of Surgery engaged in research training through professional administration to maintain and build on the vibrant and expanding Surgery research portfolio related to research training. This includes: - Advising and assisting faculty and academic staff in developing and submitting grant applications, contract proposals, progress and final reports (and related budgets for all). - Keeping faculty and appropriate staff apprised of status of grants, current contract or grant policies, regulations and guidelines made by granting agencies (especially NIH) and campus research offices. - Serving as a liaison with principal investigators (PIs) and granting agencies (including electronic research administration/ERA issues), University offices, etc. - Meeting with faculty and academic staff to identify research interests and to develop funding strategies and plan. -Recruitment, onboarding, and administrative support for research trainees in the Department of Surgery The person in this position will need to obtain a thorough knowledge of grant proposal development and the conduct of research and administration of research activity. The person in this position should be comfortable speaking in front of others and giving presentations. Responsibilities: Works directly with principal investigator(s) and/or research program director(s) to carry out research administrative functions related sponsored grants, agreements, or award management (proposal preparation through closeout). 20% Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management 25% Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals, drafting contracts or agreements for review, and/or advising award setup 30% Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements 5% May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators 20% Assists in the... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/AECF0B2EA90443A1